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What would happen in the blood as a result of an increased contraction rate of the diaphragm and rib cage muscles?
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This would be hyperv: -entilation, ,it would result in lower CO2, which leads 2 molecular exchanges that result in a person to loose consciousness.
Answered 2/8/2015
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